Chapter 357:

Gerry leaned forward, resting his hands on his knees, and pulled out his phone.

“What is Alicia into these days? Cooking can be exhausting.

I should offer her something as a gesture of gratitude.”

Caden found himself momentarily speechless.

It felt as though he had been struck by Gerry’s words, as if he were accusing him of neglecting Alicia.

“Sure, ask her what she enjoys,” Caden replied, his voice steady.

If Gerry got an answer, Caden resolved to send her a gift first.

Gerry dialed Alicia’s number, but she didn’t pick up.

“What’s going on? She didn’t answer,” he remarked.

Caden replied, “She’s been a bit down lately.

You might need to call a few more times and say something kind.”

“What’s troubling her?” Gerry asked.

“She usually has such a good temper.

What kind of jerk could make her so upset that she won’t even pick up her phone?”

at

found himself being scolded

his gaze, pretending to focus on the documents in

he muttered, the faintest hint of irritation in

people just need

for explanations—just

again, but there was still

She’s serious this time, I can feel it,” Gerry grumbled under his breath, not wanting to

impatience crossed Caden’s face, though he didn’t

her again,” he

she still doesn’t pick up, go to

speechless, brows arched in

unusual about Caden today, something that didn’t sit right with

moved closer to the desk, scrutinizing

feeling alright?

his eyes glued to

you

to the stack of

Alicia’s name instead of

head snapped up, his eyes narrowing

was scribbled across

realization washed over him, and with a weary sigh, he flipped

Alicia.

Alicia.

Alicia.

single one bore

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